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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
1
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The piece lauds Congress and President Roosevelt for expanding federal regulatory power with the Railroad Rate act, Meat Inspection, and Pure Food bills, plus a court review safeguard. It notes the Supreme Court decision in Henkle v. Tobacco and warns about socialism, urging continued enforcement against corporate abuses. It also critiques the failed campaign finance reform and defends postal and private-sector efficiency.
The Postmaster General approves a scheme to establish a new Post Office linked to the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal in Manhattan. The decision follows public attention and support from key figures including Postmaster Willcox and Secretary Cortelyou, with work statistics noted for the project.
Washington dispatches discuss the Fifty ninth Congress appropriations and compare them to the Reed remark on two billion dollars. The piece argues the total may approach 1.84 billion but expenditures likely fall under 1.5 billion, with pensions cited as main waste and military and civil costs described as modest. The tone defends overall fiscal decency and efficiency.
The Wall Street Journal doubts the security market's forecast and warns that prices fail to reflect true values. It accuses Wall Street of overpromising, noting shocks and lower prices despite optimistic forecasts and a misaligned price curve.
The article praises Harvard's main victory over Yale in the New London race, noting Yale's minor-event wins while Harvard earned the main event after a hard-fought effort. It hints Yale's supporters resented the result and forecasts a more intense 1907 rematch as a lesson in college boat racing history.
The Houston Post credits the Texas commission plan with reducing graft and boosting efficiency. It notes the mayoral power to act, full-time city work, and oversight by four aldermen, predicting Houston as a leading model for American urban finance and governance.
The piece discusses delaying judgment on Demshawai while Parliament reviews shocking features and notes a Yale versus Harvard race. It observes that winners finish strong with energy to spare, while losers show greater exhaustion, due to factors like effort, training, and the psychological boost from victory.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Bulkeley teased Senator Penrose about the Pennsylvania Democratic Convention. Penrose says it was a mix, a cocktail. A Pennsylvania Republican delegation reportedly had part of their travel paid by the state committee, prompting a delegate to threaten voting his conscience if not fully reimbursed.
A New York letter praises racehorse Halifax for a near record time at Sheepshead Bay and proposes a paced mile with one or more partners to legitimize the feat. The horse finished third in the Sheepshead Bay Handicap behind Inquisitor, but unofficial timings suggested a faster mile. The author urges official recognition through a paced setup to crown Halifax’s exceptional speed.
A reader argues that police cannot solve firecracker nuisance and urges a city ordinance banning sales until after a reasonable pre Fourth window. The letter notes few wholesalers feed demand and could be fined to deter sales. It cites New York, June 29, 1906.
Auburn New York reader proposes a method to stabilize a tunnel under the East River by laying old iron rails under water within the mud mixed with merchant iron rails and cement bags. He suggests mats by sinking in a scow if needed, aiming to reduce danger for workers in compressed air.
Helen E Clinton from New York commends The Times for exposing the Eddyite cult and its tactics. She defends the paper’s Christian character and urges wider support to reveal what she calls a treacherous sect masquerading as true religion.
Albert G. Duysters of New York urges readers to scrutinize Christian Science practices. He calls Eddyism dangerous and urges the intelligent public to seek healthier mental education beyond million-dollar churches and wealthy followers.
Herbert Ingalls of Boston questions official and reported numbers for Christian Science. He cites almanac figures, Globe estimates, and practitioner counts to argue the movement may be waning despite claimed expansion.
A letter from Southampton, June 28, 1906, argues the Court of Appeals decision on stock sales tax could confiscate many securities. It suggests converting low priced shares to debenture bonds or placing them with a responsible firm to issue quit claim certificates and trade those instead. The writer cites evading the confiscation tax and hints a lawyer could expand the tactic to high priced stocks.
A 1906 Astor Library note by Wharton Dickinson reflects on divine law of compensation and retribution after death and questions wealth and fashion’s pay in life, urging readers to ponder the tragedy’s results and moral cost.
A reader from Saunderstown Rhode Island objects to the House opposition to dating canned goods from packing houses. She asks what security prevents undated stock from reaching the market as fresh. She cites past packing house fraud and nastiness as reason for concern.
A witty exchange about politics and temptation between a young advisor and Senator Sorghum. They discuss how politics presents temptations and opportunities, noting the difficulty in distinguishing between the two in public life.
President Roosevelt extended to civil service workers mechanics and laborers in arsenals depots and division and department offices under the War Department the privilege of half a holiday on Saturdays in July August and September.
London Times New York Times reports June 29 1905 two Zn regiments refuse to shoot rioters in Kostroma. Emperor Nicholas sobers palace troops at Peterhof. Preobrajensky Regiment punished. Grenadiers and others show mutinous mood. Royal guards fear army morale erosion amid Duma pressures. Mosc ow dispatch notes two Elizabethpol regiments also refuse to fire.
St Petersburg report says reactionaries in the Ministry urge dissolving Parliament and using armed force to crush revolution as disaffection grows in the army. Emperor Nicholas is urged to replace the Goremykin cabinet. resignation cited as preferable by Goremykin himself who seeks removal of responsibility.
A reflective verse questions the value of light, beauty, and speech. Clarice W. Riley muses on fireflies, flowers, moonshine, singing birds, and words, arguing that many things seem devoid of practical worth on Earth.
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